Chapter 337

Doctor of Truth: "Heh, I'd call you a genius."

Doctor of Truth: "With your one-of-a-kind way of thinking, not joining the Genius Club would be a waste."

Herta: "The Genius Club doesn't take fools."

Stelle: "How can you talk like that?"

Stelle: "I'm so brilliant—do you think I'm a fool?"

Silver Wolf: "You're not a fool, you're just... dense..."

Hu Tao: "Haha, that sounds even worse than being a fool."

The video continues.

{Just in case that Memory-Reader never shows up, I have a backup plan... }

{This is the last one. }

After waiting a while,

Potiore suddenly unveiled another backup plan.

{You've got no shortage of backup plans. }

Brother Dan Heng was speechless.

{I'm not good at roundabout methods. If I could go back to my old line of work, a lot of things would become much simpler. }

{Brother Dan Heng, when you walked around the hotel earlier, did you notice any guests—or several guests... with particularly noble status? }

Potiore asked Brother Dan Heng,

as if planning to stir up trouble.

{... What are you planning to do? }

Brother Dan Heng frowned and asked.

{It's simple—we quietly kidnap a few hostages. After that, everything becomes easy: we can use them to negotiate with the family, or take their identities... }

Potiore spoke like a bandit.

{No need. Let's return to the train right now. }

Seeing Potiore like this,

Brother Dan Heng immediately wanted to take him back to the train,

to prevent him from causing trouble here.

{What! Are you scared, brother? }

{Pull out your gun—we should do something big! }

Hu Tao: "???"

Hu Tao: "Again?"

Hu Tao: "Say, are you even a Sea Patrol Knight?"

Hu Tao: "Aren't you just a bandit chief wearing a Sea Patrol Knight's skin?"

Brother Dan Heng: "Heh, kidnapping hostages—only you could come up with that."

Stelle: "Damn, if you actually do this, won't it ruin the Star Rail's reputation?"

Stelle: "After all, you're pretending to be one of us Unnamed Guests right now!!"

March 7th: "Hmph, I knew you were pretending to be one of us Unnamed Guests with bad intentions—you're trying to tarnish the Star Rail's reputation!"

Furina: "This method is far too extreme. I can't imagine Mr. Potiore is a man of justice."

Potiore: "Cough, cough—we Sea Patrol Knights simply prioritize efficiency."

Potiore: "What's wrong with that?"

Amber: "Prioritize efficiency?"

Amber: "But what you're planning is kidnapping!"

Amber: "Where's your bottom line?"

Amber: "Didn't you say the Sea Patrol Knights' bottom line is never to bully the weak?"

Potiore: "Exactly—that's why I'm targeting noble, wealthy, powerful fools for kidnapping!"

Potiore: "These people aren't weak, are they?"

Lumine: "Hmm... they might not be weak, but aren't they still innocent?"

Potiore: "Hey, I'm not actually going to harm them—I'm just putting on a show."

Potiore: "After the show's over, I'll apologize properly. That should be enough, right?"

Potiore: "Otherwise, what's the point of just sitting here waiting?"

Potiore: "The longer we wait, the bigger the chaos might become in the dream."

Welt: "Even so, this method is unacceptable."

Welt: "The family isn't some petty criminal gang—your actions will only deepen their suspicion of you."

Potiore: "Damn it, I know this is the worst option."

Potiore: "But I genuinely can't think of a better one!"

Miss Sushang: "So where is Miss Black Swan?"

Miss Sushang: "Where has she gone?"

Black Swan: "Ha, if nothing unexpected happens, I'm probably off to find some wine..."

Black Swan: "After all... this Asderna white oak is really hard to find..."

The video continues.

{Are you two leaving? }

{Should we return the Alderan white oak we ordered just now? }

Seeing that Botio and the other seemed ready to leave,

the bartender immediately asked.

{..... Huh? Alderan white oak? But you just said.... }

Botio, hearing the bartender's words,

was momentarily stunned.

{Haha, it seems the two of you are a bit drunk. }

{Just half a minute ago, you ordered a bottle of Alderan white oak from me. }

The bartender explained with a smile.

{It seems.... your Memory Friend has come to find you. }

Brother Dan Heng, seeing this, reminded him.

{...... Oh right, right, right, what a fool I am—too many cybernetic implants, that's why I'm forgetful! }

{Let me check.... his precious one—yes, it's Alderan white oak, there's a line of writing on it.... }

{..... I'll wait for you on the Star Rail. }